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A Garden Full of Weeds

A lifetime’s observations and experiences are captured by Jean McArthur – poet, nurse, artist, and traveller in her new book A Garden Full of Weeds.

 

Poignant moments are described with a visual artist’s eye and balanced with the compassion of one in the caring professions.  With an intrinsic connection to the natural world, and a fascination for people, McArthur has created a unique poetry collection that spans the south-east of South Australia, to Canada, Mexico, Sri Lanka and South East Asia.

 

A Garden Full of Weeds was made possible through generous funding from Country Arts SA and the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund.  The funding supported Jean McArthur to have a poetry mentor, Jude Aquilina, who provided consistent support, encouragement and suggestions.

 

Book Launch

 

Jude Aquilina will be launching the book A Garden Full of Weeds in both Adelaide and Mount Gambier.  Ginnindera Press warmly invites you to attend.

6:30pm Thursday 4 April –  Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore

6:00pm Friday 3 May –  Riddoch Art Gallery, Mount Gambier

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